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Dickinson, ND vs Williston, ND

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- Williston is 0% more densely populated than Dickinson.
- People are 2.5% less likely to be married in Williston.
- The Median Age is 2.0 years younger in Williston.
 Dickinson, NDWilliston, NDUnited States
 Population  Unlock27,368329,725,481
 Female Population48.0%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population52.0%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock30.938.4
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 Population - 201017,994  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock12,512285,036,114
 Population - 199016,097  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock137.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now46.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,181.393.4
 Land Area14.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Dickinson, NDWilliston, NDUnited States
 Age 0 to 48.6%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.7%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.7%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3417.6%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock16.4%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.0%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock4.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.7%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock4.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.7%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.9%1.9%
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 Race
 Dickinson, NDWilliston, NDUnited States
 White84.5%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock6.6%12.2%
 Asian1.4%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock1.8%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.6%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.8%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.2%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock12.0%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Dickinson, NDWilliston, NDUnited States
 Married Population50.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock48.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock50.9%50.2%
 Never Married32.5%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock14.6%10.8%
 Widowed6.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.402.60
 Households10,216  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock6,37680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children36.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock38.7%42.9%
 Non Family Households4,455  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock21.8%15.8%
     Single householder, no children8.3%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Dickinson    5 Reviews
Dakota · Marshall, MN
Growing up in ND
Over 15 years ago

I lived in ND all of my life until my son got married to a gal from MN. I moved to the city in which she lived. Sometimes I regret leaving my family behind to go to  More

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Sheila · Dickinson, ND
Conservative But Nice
Over 16 years ago

I have lived in Dickinson for over 10 years. It is a very conservative town, but the university helps bring in some diversity. I enjoy the open country and the  More

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Christena · Dickinson, ND
If your not religious don't move here.
Over 17 years ago

This is an EXTREMELY religious town (catholic mainly). If you are not interested in religion you will not be welcome in this  More

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Reviews for Williston    5 Reviews
Not Required · 
Broke. Aggressive policing for profit.
Over 6 years ago

Police, judges and prosecutors are all  More

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Amy · Williston, ND
Dissapointment Town
Over 8 years ago

Nothing to do. Every establishment is operated below its own company policies/standards. Overly-populated with ignorant and closeted men with a thirst for incessant  More

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Suzanne · Williston, ND
Quality of Economy
Over 11 years ago

Okay, I understand what your getting at, but I PROMISE YOU THERES NOTHING WORSE IN THIS NATION to live in as Williston, ND. Sure the $$$ is pretty good, actually its  More

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